Toothbrush Plant
Taxonomy
Barleria dentata
Barleria
Acanthaceae
Lamiales
How to care for Toothbrush Plant
How often to water your Toothbrush Plant
every 9
Toothbrush Plant needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Toothbrush Plant in your home
a window
Toothbrush Plant love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Toothbrush Plant does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
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How to fertilize Toothbrush Plant
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Toothbrush Plant after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Toothbrush Plant
Toothbrush Plant
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.